In this case, they’ve got a can’t-miss show, a cast filled with some of Birmingham’s best-known actors and beautiful sets and costumes to boot.

The show is “Scrooge the Musical,” a musical version of Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol.” The songs are plentiful and tuneful, and they help to make the somewhat scary story more palatable for the younger set. [Director Abe Reybold talks about the show here.]

Birmingham Children's TheatreKyle Holman is the title character in "Scrooge the Musical."For the older folks, you’ve got a cast you’re not likely to see on a Birmingham stage again in a long, long time: Kyle Holman as Scrooge, Kristi Tingle Higginbotham as Christmas Past, Suzanne Mann as Christmas Present, Dane Peterson as Bob Cratchit, Chris Sams as Fred and Tam DeBolt as Mrs. Fezziwig, to name a few. They’re a delight to watch, and they all seem to be having a ball.

Director Abe Reybold and his crew (including costumes by Todd Roberts, scenic and light design by Yoshi Tanokura and Erin Hisey) make the most of what they’ve been given, serving up a lush production to back the actors.

While “Scrooge” has been playing to school audiences for a week, public performances are today and next Saturday, and you’re not going to want to miss it. It’s a great way to get into the holiday spirit, whether you’re a Scrooge or not.